If such a disaster has already happened, then the most important thing in this situation is to choose the right medicinal product, because effective drug It cannot be for all occasions. In such a matter, it is better to entrust it to a doctor who will select medications individually for each case.
To understand all the doctor’s prescriptions, you need to know what drugs can be prescribed as therapeutic agents for inflammation. So, for example, drops for otitis media in adults are often prescribed by an ENT specialist. Let's take a closer look at this drug, the effectiveness of its use in otitis media and the variety of this class of drugs.
Otitis– pathology in the form inflammatory process, striking different departments ear cavity. It can be localized in one or simultaneously in several parts of the ear, depending on what such types of illness:
- Interior.
- Average.
- Outer.
Each type of disease is characterized by its own symptoms manifestations and the nature of the pathology.
Important! If there is the slightest suspicion of ear inflammation, you should immediately contact an otolaryngologist. The disease develops quite quickly, and even a slight delay can threaten running form, severe course or dangerous complications.
Treatment of otitis should begin with a visit to the doctor
Otitis is an insidious disease and it is often not always possible to “catch” it initial stages development.
Although children most often suffer from ear infections, this problem is not uncommon in adults.
Specialist, based on the delivered diagnosis, stage of the disease and the nature of its course, writes out complex treatment. Each case of the disease is individual, so therapy is selected according to all the nuances.
As a rule, the following treatment regimen is prescribed:
- drops in the ears;
- nasal medications;
- anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs;
- antihistamines;
- compresses, warming, physiotherapy.
The treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor can be supplemented at home. But only to supplement, not replace! And you should only use proven methods, and it is better to consult a doctor, so as not to harm your own health.
Ear drops and otitis media
Ear drops - effective remedy in the treatment of otitis
This type of drug is an integral component of treatment any inflammatory lesion of the ear.
Drops in the ear for otitis media in adults – effective method eliminate inflammation, calm down painful sensations, suppress the proliferation of pathogens and speed up recovery.
The main advantage of such funds- This is a local effect that manifests itself almost immediately after their use. Some people believe that the drops are absolutely harmless when used, but this is not at all true.
After all, any medicine has certain characteristics, contraindications and side effects, which can negatively affect not only the effectiveness of therapy, but also the patient’s health.
Attention! Before using any drops, you should consult with an ENT specialist and carefully study the instructions for the medicine.
The medical industry currently provides a fairly large list of ear drops for otitis media in adults, but only a doctor can select the product. The use of this class of medications for self-medication is undesirable.
Mechanism of action medicine depends on the components included in the product. Total distinguish 5 groups of ear drops, which are quite effective against otitis media:
- Antibacterial drops– based on an antibiotic that has a detrimental effect on microbial cells. This group drops have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. Prescribed for purulent or catarrhal otitis (Otofa, Tsipromed).
- Drops with glucocorticosteroids- prescribed for viral or viral therapy (“Anauran”, “Polydex”).
- Anti-inflammatory drops– the most popular in the treatment of otitis media. They have a good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect (Otinum, Otipax).
- Antifungal drops– prescribed for otitis media that has developed due to fungal organisms (“Candibiotic”).
- Antiseptic drops- use them to wash the ear cavity. Also used for instillation. Effective in the initial stages of otitis development (Miramistin, boric alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide).
All medicinal drugs have a specific active agent that affects the nature of the course and the source of the disease. In order to achieve success in treatment, you need to choose the right medication.
Drops for otitis in adults: inexpensive drugs
Drops for the treatment of inflammation of the ear cavity are not noted for their cheapness. So, if otitis does occur, you will have to fork out a fair amount to purchase everything you need for complex treatment, and thereby take care of your health.
Among the huge list of drugs in this group, we present to the reader the following drops for otitis in adults - inexpensive, but no less effective:
As inexpensive means For ear instillation, boric alcohol and hydrogen peroxide (3%) can be considered, which have a pronounced antiseptic effect, but their effectiveness appears only at the initial stages of the inflammatory process.
Antibiotic ear drops
Antibiotics in the fight against otitis media- almost always necessary measure For complete cure from illness. However, specialists can prescribe not only the usual antibiotics in tablet form or in the form of injections, but also antibacterial medications for local application in the form of drops.
Drops for otitis media in adults with antibiotics are available in a wide range. The composition of some of them is supplemented with components that provide an additional therapeutic effect. Let's focus on the most popular and effective drops for the treatment of otitis:
Reference. It is worth noting that the above-mentioned medications have a number of their own characteristics of use, contraindications and side effects, therefore therapy with ear drops must be prescribed by a doctor.
Conclusion
Compliance with all the rules and advice of the doctor on the use of drops will allow you to feel the effectiveness of their use within a few days. In this case, the question should not arise: “How to treat otitis media in an adult - drops or tablets?”
Therapy for ear inflammation cannot be based solely on the use of ear drops or some other drug.
Ear pain in children is quite common. And in this case, many parents go to the pharmacy to purchase ear drops. Which ones are the most effective, and how to use them?
How to choose children's ear drops?
Before using ear drops for children, you should decide on their choice. What should you pay attention to when selecting such funds?
- First of all, you should consult an otolaryngologist. The specialist must find out the causes of pain and other alarming or unpleasant symptoms, make a diagnosis and assess the child’s condition. For example, in case of perforation of the eardrum, which can occur with purulent otitis media and other ear diseases, medications containing lidocaine and some other substances are not recommended (they can damage the mucous membrane of the eardrum and even cause deterioration and hearing loss).
- Causes of ear disease. If the disease is caused by bacterial activity, then the use of antibiotic drugs would be rational. And if the disease is fungal in nature, then the product should contain antifungal components.
- Symptoms and expected effect. To eliminate ear pain in children, ear drops with an anesthetic effect, which contain local anesthetics, are used. If severe swelling occurs, then a remedy with antihistamines to help eliminate swelling. The anti-inflammatory components of the drug will help relieve severe inflammation. If the baby has a sulfur plug, then a special remedy will be required.
- Before purchasing, be sure to read the instructions to find out contraindications to the use of the product, as well as possible side effects.
Tools Overview
The most popular and effective ear drops for children:
- "Otipax" is the most popular and, as reviews show, effective drug, which can be used almost from the first days of a child’s life. It contains two active components: phenazone and lidocaine. The first allows you to quickly relieve inflammation, and the second is local anesthetic and eliminates pain. These ear drops are effective for otitis media in children, but they cannot be used if there is a perforated eardrum due to lidocaine. It is worth noting that lidocaine often causes allergic reactions. In addition, in most cases, the drug eliminates the symptoms, but not the causes of the disease, especially such as viruses or bacterial infections. The drug should be used twice or thrice a day, instilling 3-4 drops into the ear. The price of this product is about 170-190 rubles per bottle of 16 milliliters.
- "Otofa." This antibacterial drug, which includes the component quite wide range action - rifamycin. This substance is effective against many pathogenic microorganisms. But this drug is not able to eliminate inflammation and pain, but it can be used even if the eardrum is perforated. The drug is prescribed to children quite often, especially for bacterial infections. You should drip three drops, a total of three applications per day are required. The average course of treatment is a week. The cost of the drug ranges from 180-200 rubles. Reviews prove the effectiveness of these drops, but not in all cases.
- Anauran ear drops can be used to treat children over one year of age. This drug has effects in two directions. Lidocaine effectively and quickly relieves pain, and neomycin sulfate and polymexin B allow you to fight a variety of bacteria. The product is not approved for perforations and damage to the eardrum. Children are prescribed three or four times a day for one week. You should instill 2-3 drops. The price of the product is about 250-260 rubles. The activity of the components may cause some local side effects, such as redness, peeling, burning or itching. The effectiveness is confirmed by numerous positive reviews.
- The drug "Garazon" is a combination drug and contains two active components. The first gentamicin is an antibiotic substance. And the second betamethasone is a glucocorticoid that has an anti-inflammatory effect. This drug is used for otitis media that are not accompanied by damage to the eardrum. The product is not used to treat children under 6 years of age. Usually two to four drops are prescribed 2-4 times a day. Before instillation, the ear canal must be cleaned of wax plugs and other contaminants. It is worth noting that these ear drops do not relieve pain, but they help eliminate otitis associated with bacterial activity. The price of the product is about 200 rubles.
- “Candibiotic” is a combination drug with a broad spectrum of action, which is so far the only one of its kind. It contains four active components at once. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic component that is effective against many different bacteria. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent. Beclomethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticosteroid and quickly slows down and then completely prevents inflammatory processes. And lidocaine hydrochloride is an effective local anesthetic. This product is approved for use from 6 years of age and is not recommended for membrane perforations. The drug is effective for allergic and infectious diseases ears. Usually doctors prescribe 3-5 drops three or four times a day. The duration of the course of treatment should not exceed 10 days. As reviews show, the product allows you to quickly eliminate both pain and swelling, and also speeds up the healing process. The cost is 200-220 rubles.
- Sofradex ear drops can be used to treat children, but not infants (treatment of children younger age should only be carried out under the supervision of a physician). The drug is effective for otitis media, as it contains several active ingredients. Framycetin sulfate is an antibacterial component. Gramicidin is also an antibiotic and expands the spectrum of action of framicidin sulfate. Dexamethasone belongs to the group of corticosteroids; this substance eliminates inflammation. The product should be used three or four times a day, placing two or three drops into the ear canal. The course of treatment cannot last longer than a week. If the membrane is damaged, the drug is contraindicated. It is important to remember that after opening the product can be stored for only a month. There are a lot of reviews, especially positive ones. The price is about 200 rubles.
- The drug for children "Otinum" is prescribed to patients over 1 year of age. The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect (it is a non-steroidal agent), and also has antifungal, antibacterial and analgesic effects and allows you to remove traffic jams. If the membrane is perforated, use is prohibited. 2-4 drops should be instilled into the affected ear canal three times a day. Side effects may occur: redness, peeling, burning, itching. The cost ranges from 160-180 rubles. Many who used the drugs were satisfied with the effect.
Finally, it is worth recalling that any medication for a child should be prescribed by a specialist.
Ear drops vary in their effect on sore ear and pathological microflora that caused the inflammatory process. If the causative agents of pyogenic processes in the ear are resistant to the drug, then the treatment will be ineffective. For adults, there are ear drops with one active substance that has an antibacterial or anti-inflammatory effect, or several. Mono drops for otitis may help with initial stage diseases, but will not be effective enough in complex advanced cases. For chronic diseases affecting inner ear, use complex combination drugs that simultaneously have anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and antibacterial effects on the hearing aid.
Ear drops for otitis media are often useless if the pain is due to a perforated eardrum. The medicinal liquid, getting inside, irritates the tympanic cavity, and this leads to increased pain. Some antibacterial ear drops can help suppress microflora when the membrane is perforated, but the prescription should be made by an otolaryngologist after determining the reasons.
Manufacturers produce a large number of drops for treatment different types otitis, but they all have a specific purpose and contraindications, which the doctor takes into account.
Unpleasant sensations in a person’s hearing aid can appear due to various reasons, they are not always associated with the inflammatory process. When insects crawling along the sensitive eardrum enter the external auditory canal, it causes severe pain.
The cause of pain in the left ear may be atypical form myocardial infarction, although it is very rare.
When ear pain appears, you need to make sure whether there is an inflammatory process inside or whether it is a consequence of the irradiation of pain from other areas arising from irritation of the 5 pairs of nerves.
Unpleasant sensations are caused by:
- trigeminal nerve, inflamed during toothache;
- great auricular nerve shooting into the ear due to inflamed joints cervical spine spine or lymph nodes located in the neck;
- facial nerve affected by the herpes virus;
- glossopharyngeal nerve, inflamed due to injury;
- nervus vagus, painful in the ear during inflammatory processes in the larynx.
Drops will not help with these types of pain. To remove pain symptom taking painkillers from analgesics orally also helps acetylsalicylic acid and paracetamol tablets.
Ear pain occurs with otitis externa, when either inflammation of the hair follicle in the ear canal occurs and a boil is formed, or the inflammatory process affects the entire ear canal.
Otitis media is often secondary; it develops against the background of acute respiratory viral infections.
For the same reason, eustachitis occurs, which passes almost painlessly. Pain or a feeling of ear congestion occurs when talking, chewing food, or opening the mouth. With inflammation, hearing acuity may decrease, and your own voice can be heard in the ears. Eustachitis is accompanied by a gurgling sensation in the ears. Internal otitis and eustachitis are so far removed from the external entrance that anti-inflammatory ear drops do not reach the source of inflammation and specific treatment is required for such diseases.
Acute perichondritis is treated only with antibiotics and antiseptics. To determine what is hurting in the ear, you need a doctor who should be contacted at the beginning of the acute process.
Mastoiditis is a complication of otitis media and is expressed by a slight increase in body temperature. There is suppuration from the hole and pain both in the ear itself and behind the auricle.
Patients must find out the cause on their own ear pain impossible, you need to go to the doctor. If the cause of the disease is not clear, the doctor will use diagnostic equipment to prescribe treatment.
Simple Treatments
Ear drops for otitis at the beginning of the disease can be the simplest. Boric alcohol is a traditional antiseptic and antipruritic that can be used as ear drops for inflammation in the early stages. Before use, boric alcohol is heated to room temperature, immersing the bottle in hot water, moistening the turunda with it, which is inserted into the ear canal. Cover the passage from above with dry cotton wool so that the alcohol does not evaporate. After a few hours the cotton wool will dry. Usually this is enough for the inflammation to go away.
Instead of boric alcohol, you can use chloramphenicol, furacilin alcohol or alcohol infusion propolis.
These products can be dripped into the ears if there is limited redness without purulent contents. If the pain is caused by a mechanical accumulation of wax in the ear, then the use of any alcohol solution will do more harm than good.
To relieve the first signs of inflammation, you can use miramistin or chlorhexidine. These are two universal antiseptics that quickly and effectively destroy pathogens without causing any harm to the body.
Application of simple traditional forms should be considered as a test for the danger of the disease. If the remedy does not help, there is no need to self-medicate.
Use of single drugs
Anti-inflammatory ear drops for otitis, containing one active substance, used to treat inflammatory processes. They relieve pain and relieve tissue swelling. Such drops do not have an antibacterial effect; they will not be effective against infections accompanied by the formation of pus.
Otinum is the trade name for a solution of choline salicylate. This active substance belongs to the analgesics and anesthetics and is a derivative salicylic acid. It should not be used by persons intolerant to salicylates.
Otinum relieves pain and inflammation. It can be used in the initial stage of otitis, which has become a derivative of angina complications. These drops in the ears for otitis are used to relieve pain before washing the external auditory canal.
If the eardrum is damaged, the drug is contraindicated. Drops in this case may cause hearing loss or deafness. Analogues of this drug are:
- Brotinum;
- Mundizal;
- Sahol;
- Holikaps.
Otipax - drops for otitis, representing a mixture of lidocaine and phenazone. This is an analgesic, antiseptic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agent that can be used in the initial stage for acute purulent and unspecified secondary inflammation of the hearing aid. When used, phenazone blocks the inflammatory process, and lidocaine disrupts the course of the pain symptom. The drug has an analogue - drops Otirelax, Droplex, which use the same components. Anti-inflammatory drops have contraindications, which include an allergic reaction to components and mechanical damage eardrum
Drug therapy
Antibiotic drops are designed to treat and relieve symptoms of purulent form. They should not be used for allergic reactions caused by active substances, or for pregnant and nursing mothers.
Normax is an Indian medicine from a well-known company with an active active substance norfloxacin, which belongs to the fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics. These otitis media drops are recommended for adults only.
Normax has a wide spectrum of antibacterial action; its active substance is low toxic because it is almost not absorbed into bloodstream. It affects pathogenic microflora that are actively reproducing or are in a dormant state.
The drug is suitable for the treatment of any secondary otitis caused by infection. It can be used for:
- prevention of infectious otitis before and after medical interventions;
- for injuries;
- hit foreign body into the external auditory canal.
Analogs are ear drops containing antibiotics:
- Nolitsin;
- Norbactin;
- Norfloxacin;
- Tsipromed.
Otofa is a drop containing the active substance rifamycin, which belongs to the broad-spectrum antibiotics from the ansamycin group. This dosage form can be used for purulent and unspecified otitis media, for isolated purulent lesions of the tympanic membrane and its perforation. The drug suppresses microbial cell synthesis and restores mucous tissue. This antibiotic is prescribed for advanced purulent otitis, when penicillins and cephalosporins do not help. Similar action Rifamycin and Rifogal drops have.
Combination medications
Combination drugs include medicines, which contain antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory or hormonal components. These drops are produced by companies original recipes and there are no analogues to them. Action of antibiotics broad action basically the same, this allows manufacturers to produce a large number of original forms, so that when the microflora gets used to one antibacterial substance, they can switch to another solution. Drops should not be used if the integrity of the eardrum is damaged.
One of the widely used combination drugs– Sofradex, which has no analogues. This drug, used only for otitis externa, has several active ingredients. It includes the antimicrobial substances gramicidin C, framycetin and the glucocorticosteroid dexamethasone. The medicine relieves itching, allergic reactions and promotes the rapid disappearance of the inflammatory process. The drug will not help if the pathogens were of viral or fungal origin. Therefore, it should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor who has made an accurate diagnosis.
Dexona contains dexamethasone and the antibiotic neomycin, which will help cope with any unspecified otitis media, but the drug cannot be used for tuberculous lesions of the ears.
Polydexa is an ear drop similar in action and composition to Dexona, but enhanced with polymyxin. The combination of two antibiotics expands the spectrum of action of the pharmaceutical form. Infected eczema of the external auditory canal has been added to the indications.
Anauran is a drug that combines the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin and adds the analgesic lidocaine to relieve pain in the first days of treatment. The product is quite strong and is used to treat middle ear.
Candibiotic – drops for adults and children, starting from 6 years. These are complex drops that contain corticosteroids in combination with antimicrobials, which allows the product to be used for all types of otitis media and for the prevention of inflammatory processes after surgery.
It includes:
- chloramphenicol;
- beclomethasone dipropionate;
- clotrimazole;
- lidocaine hydrochloride;
- glycerol;
- propylene glycol.
The drug is effective against candidiasis, relieves tissue inflammation, has an anesthetic and antiallergic effect, and fights opportunistic microflora.
Auricularum contains corticosteroids to fight inflammation and antibiotics against infection.
Ear drops can help a person with a wide variety of ear problems. Drops are used to treat:
- Infections;
- Inflammation;
- Suppuration;
- and other.
The effectiveness of any ear drops depends on whether the drug is chosen correctly. That is why it is worth getting diagnosed, and then using only those ear drops prescribed by your doctor.
It is believed that the drops can help almost any patient and at the same time they do not cause any harm. This is just a misconception. The pharmacological effects of each type of drop are completely different. That is why an ordinary patient who does not know his diagnosis will not be able to choose those drops that will help him recover, relieve inflammation, etc.
Treatment with drops
Ear drops are one of the main medications prescribed for. It allows you to effectively and quickly fix the problem and is easy to use. The use of drops allows you to act directly on the focus of the inflammatory process, suppressing the spread of pathogenic bacteria.
Ear drops have a complex effect. They are prescribed when conventional drug therapy does not produce the desired result. However, it is worth remembering that the drops must be used with the same caution as, because improper use can lead to a worsening of the existing situation.
Drops are prescribed by a doctor only after diagnosis. Self-use of drops is prohibited. Incorrectly selected drops in acute cases can provoke the disease to enter an aggressive stage.
Advantages
Unlike antibiotics, drops are more practical to use. They also have a number of other advantages:
- ease of use;
- effectiveness;
- more low price;
- convenient form of the drug;
- versatility;
- have the maximum therapeutic effect.
Doctors recommend combining drops with. This helps to achieve a faster recovery and eliminates the need to use antibiotics, which are known to negatively affect the intestinal microflora and immune system person.
How to properly instill ear drops
Contraindications
Drops cannot be used for every ear disease. Thus, there are a number of contraindications that you should be aware of before using the drug. You can find out in advance about the factors under which drops cannot be used, in the instructions for the product.
Most often, ear drops are not prescribed by a doctor in the following cases:
- intolerance to certain components;
- (not always);
- lactation period (not always).
When treating an ear disease, the doctor must be notified about your health indicators. For this purpose, various diagnostic studies, tests for intolerance, general.
Kinds
Each type of disease has its own type of ear drops. In their selection, you need to be especially careful so as not to harm yourself and successfully heal. Each drug has its own set of active components. It is thanks to them that the impact on the epicenter of the problem occurs.
There are these types of ear drops:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- single drugs;
- combination drugs;
- drops with antiseptics;
- antifungal.
All these drops are actively used for the treatment of patients. Remember that most drops cannot be reused after use, as they have a fairly limited shelf life.
Anti-inflammatory
— ear drops of European quality, which contain anti-inflammatory and analgesic components. The main advantage of the medicine, according to reviews, is that it can be used by everyone age groups of people.
Drops are used for otitis various shapes, as well as for all kinds of viral infections that affect the ear canal.
Normax — universal drug broad spectrum of action, which is used for, and purulent otitis media. Before using the product, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Otofa- an antibacterial drug that can destroy almost all varieties bacterial infections. The remedy is also effective for prolonged otitis media. Despite the absence of painkillers, the drug is prescribed as the main substance for the treatment of advanced cases ear diseases.
Single drugs
Monopreparations are products that contain one main active ingredient, the purpose of which is to eliminate the source of the infectious problem. Such drugs are Otipax and Otinus. They cope best with treatment, simultaneously providing pain relief and a comprehensive anti-inflammatory effect.
Combined
Garazon- used to treat the external ear canal. The medicine is especially effective for acute and chronic form otitis, which is difficult to treat.
The drug has proven effective in complex types bacterial infections.
Anaurin- a drug for the treatment of ears, which has anesthetic and antibacterial properties.
Used to treat patients with acute and chronic forms of otitis externa, as well as postoperative complications.
With antiseptics
Miramistin- a drug with powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Belongs to the group of cationic antiseptics.
Antifungal
Candibiotic- a product that contains several substances at the same time. This allows you to treat not only diseases, but also ailments that are of an inflammatory nature.
Sangviritrin- a local antiseptic that can also be used to treat external fungal infections.
Children suffer from the same ear diseases as adults, and if one or another occurs, they must be sent to an otolaryngologist.
If adults, risking their health, can purchase certain drops at a pharmacy without a prescription, then self-medication is unacceptable for a child. There are several names of ear drops that doctors most often prescribe for children:
- Otofa. The action of the drops is aimed at combating pathogenic microorganisms. Does not eliminate pain and inflammation.
- Otipax. This drug is the most popular. Can be used practically. Effective at .
- Garazon. Combined action drops. Effective for conditions that are not accompanied.
- Otinum. Used for patients over 1 year of age. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, copes well with germs, fungus and other infections. Also assigned.
Additional medications for ear diseases
Along with prescribing ear drops, the doctor may prescribe the patient and. This should not be surprising, since the nose and ears are directly connected.
Nasal sprays are usually prescribed. This improves the flow of mucus and helps relieve ear congestion.
Folk recipes
In addition to the already existing ear drops, there are also. You can instill the juices of the following plants into your ears:
- Plantain.
- Cheremsha;
- Mint mixed with water sweetened with honey;
- Almond oil;
- Aloe vera.
You need to instill the juices of these plants 2-4 drops 2 times a day. The drops must be warm or at room temperature. It is also important that the juice is always fresh. You can store it in the refrigerator.
Before instillation, the plant juice can be heated in a water bath.
It is important to remember that any of traditional methods in some cases it can be harmful. This is why you should consult an otolaryngologist before using any prescription.
How to prepare drops for otitis media at home:
Helpful information
First of all, you should know your diagnosis. If the diagnosis is unknown, there is a risk of deterioration in health. Drops can not only help, but also harm, especially if they are used irrationally. If drops have already been prescribed, then it is worth remembering how to properly instill them in the ear. There are several basic rules:
- In order to put drops in your ear, you need to pull it back and down a little by the lobe.
- The ideal temperature of the drops should correspond to the patient's body temperature. Under no circumstances should either cold or too hot drops be instilled into a sore ear.
- You can’t put drops in your ear directly, as this leads to. It is correct to instill drops on top of a cotton swab inserted into the ear.
How to put drops in your ears correctly:
Thus, for successful treatment It is important not only to know your diagnosis, the form and severity of the disease, but also the rules for ear drops.
Ear drops are an effective remedy for otitis media. Their advantage is that the medicine directly reaches the site of the lesion, which is important for inflammation of the middle ear. However, drops are a serious remedy; using it thoughtlessly can be dangerous. Therefore, it is important to know which ones are better in each specific situation.
It is important to remember that treatment of otitis media is always complex. Therapy is selected only by a doctor after diagnosis; depending on the nature and severity of the disease, medications and procedures are prescribed. Therefore, it is better not to try to choose ear drops on your own; you should immediately go through the necessary research and get correct recommendations.
What drops can be used
In general, all drops can be divided into three groups:
- Drops based on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Drops based on antibacterial agents.
- Combined drops with glucocorticosteroids and antibiotics.
Also sometimes used for otitis vasoconstrictor drops into the nose if there is a runny nose or severe swelling. For example, Naphthyzin, Sanorin, Ximelin and others.
Properly selected medications will help achieve a speedy recovery. The main thing is not to delay treatment, acute otitis media can become chronic if proper therapy is neglected.
Important! If the condition does not improve or worsens during treatment with drops, you should contact your doctor again.
In order for the benefits of the medicine to be most noticeable, you need to be able to use it correctly. Drops - preparations local action, therefore, the result of treatment depends on more accurate application of the medicine. General rules instillations are as follows:
- You need to lie on your side, the painful side up.
- When instilled by adults, you need to pull back auricle back and up, for children under 3 years old - pull the earlobe back and down, this will straighten the ear canal.
- When administered, the drops should be at a comfortable temperature. Before instillation, you can hold the bottle in your hands. The pipette can be held in hot water, the drops themselves are not worth it, they can go bad.
- You can drip either from a pipette, or moisten a cotton swab with the medicine and insert it into the ear. You should carefully read the instructions for the drug to see if these drops can be used for perforation of the eardrum.
- After instillation, you need to lie down for 3-5 minutes so that the medicine flows down the ear canal and reaches the source of inflammation.
Compliance with these rules will help make the treatment most effective. The subtleties of administering drops may vary depending on the course of the disease and the chosen medication.
Otipax
Otipax is a proven means of combating otitis media. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, is more effective against external otitis and on early stages average until the eardrum is damaged. After its perforation, Otipax is contraindicated.
Otipax has almost no contraindications: the drops are suitable for adults and even infants. Pregnant women and during lactation use with caution. Otipax may cause allergies, so it is better to consult a doctor.
Important! Otipax should not be combined with other drugs.
Apply 3-4 drops up to three times a day, the dosage is confirmed with an otolaryngologist. The duration of the course is no more than 10 days.
Sofradex
Sofradex - drops with antibiotics that have a strong anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. It is used in the treatment of otitis of the external ear, and sometimes helps with diseases of an allergic nature. One of the disadvantages of the medicine is burning and itching in the ear after instillation, which appears in most cases.
The drug is contraindicated in newborns, during lactation and pregnancy. There are other contraindications, for example, damage to the eardrum, since the antibiotic included in the medicine has an ototoxic effect.
Apply 2-3 drops up to four times a day, depending on the severity of the disease.
Anauran
Anauran is a medicine with a strong anesthetic and antiviral effect, is especially widely used for purulent otitis. The drug is suitable for the treatment of chronic and acute forms.
Anauran is contraindicated in children under one year of age; it is used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. Anauran should not be used for more than a week; it contains an antibiotic, and long-term use may cause severe side effects.
3-5 drops of medicine are dripped up to four times a day, depending on the severity of the disease and the age of the patient.
Otofa
Otofa - inexpensive drops for otitis media, a strong antibiotic. Used for acute and chronic diseases ear as antibacterial agent, against pain this medicine not used.
Instill 3-5 drops three times a day, depending on the age of the patient and the course of the disease. These drops are often classified as products for children, but Otofa is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Otinum
Otinum - cheap drops with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, help with otitis media different types, including fungal infections. Otinum has almost no contraindications, allergic reactions are rare.
Otinum should not be used if the eardrum is damaged; the salicylic acid content can harm hearing.
Normax
Normax - antibiotics for otitis in adults, children under 18 years of age, during pregnancy and lactation they should not be taken. The drug can cause severe allergies, so before use you need to consult a specialist; weaker agents may be suitable. One of the advantages of this medicine is its low price.
Cipropharm drops
Cipropharm is used for diseases of the eye and ear; this medicine has a pronounced antimicrobial effect. It can be used after operations to prevent complications.
Apply 3-4 drops every 12 hours depending on the age of the patient. The course should not last more than a week. Cipropharm can be given to children after one year of age.
Important! If you are allergic to a medicine, you should consult a doctor and choose another drug.
Other remedies for otitis media
There are other drugs that can be instilled into the ear for otitis media, but their effectiveness is controversial. They should only be used if it is not possible to see a doctor or purchase specialized drops.
Levomycetin
This remedy can only be used for purulent otitis media. Pregnant, lactating and children under one year old should not use Levomycetin. This drug is available in different shapes, suitable for the treatment of ear diseases alcohol solution Levomycetin.
Drip 2-3 drops of solution no more than three times a day. The frequency can only be changed with the permission of the attending physician. Levomycetin is usually used in combination, if there is a lot of discharge, the form of otitis is severe, the medicine will not act in to the fullest.
Boric alcohol
Boric alcohol is considered an outdated treatment for ear diseases, but some people prefer to use it because of its low price and availability. The benefits of boric alcohol are controversial, so it is better to use it if other treatments are not available.
Boric alcohol can be dripped into the ear after warming it up. Cold liquid may increase pain. Adults take three drops about four times a day. Drip using a pipette.
More safe way– drip using a cotton pad. A few drops of boric alcohol are applied to a turunda or a small twisted strand of cotton wool, then it is inserted into the ear. It is better to do the procedure in the evening; the turunda should be left in the ear overnight.
Important! It is strictly prohibited to use boric alcohol and chloramphenicol if the eardrum is damaged.
There are other contraindications and side effects in which boric alcohol can be dangerous:
- Pregnancy, lactation period, age up to three years. Also, boric alcohol should not be used if there is a violation of the liver or kidneys, or if allergies are likely to occur.
- Toxic Exposure Results boric acid. They usually appear if treatment with alcohol lasts more than ten days, the procedure is carried out too often.
- When using boric alcohol, nausea, vomiting, confusion, convulsions, and other symptoms of intoxication may occur. In this case, you need to urgently consult a doctor.
When used carefully, boric alcohol can have a beneficial effect on otitis media.
Vodka
If acute stage develops rapidly and appears severe pain accompanied by inflammation, you can make a vodka compress. This will temporarily weaken the course of the disease and help you wait until you seek professional medical help.
You need to slightly warm the vodka. For a compress, apply a few drops of vodka to a cotton swab, apply it to your ear and wrap it around your head with a bandage; you can wrap it with a scarf on top to maintain warmth. The compress can be left overnight.
Important! Pure alcohol cannot be used; the strength of the solution should not be higher than the strength of vodka.
There is currently a huge selection various means and ear drops with different principles of action, with the help of which you can quickly and relatively easily cure otitis media and prevent it from developing into a chronic form.
